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Afghan war no longer in US interest: Biden

US President Joe Biden has hailed the Afghanistan evacuation mission as an extraordinary success. “As we close 20 years of war and strife and pain and sacrifice, it’s time to look at the future, not the past,” he…

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Biden talks Afghanistan with his security team

US President Joe Biden has once again discussed the current situation on Afghanistan with his National Security Team. In a statement, the White House said the situation in Afghanistan, combating terrorism, evacuations from Afghanistan and other issues were…

Trump, Graham lash out at President Biden

US President Joe Biden has come under harsh criticism from his predecessor Donald Trump for rushing troops out of Afghanistan. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Biden for rushing out the troops out…

Pullout from Afghanistan: Biden sticks to his guns

Unmoved by growing criticism of his decision, US President Joe Biden insists bringing home American troops from Afghanistan is the right move. In July, Biden announced all US forces would be withdrawn from Afghanistan by the end of…

Biden: No regrets about troop pullout decision

He has no regrets about his decision to pull out American troops from Afghanistan, says US President Joe Biden. At a White House news briefing on Tuesday, the US leader called for Afghan leaders to stand united and…

Visibly upset Biden ducks queries about Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden was visibly upset on Friday when he parried three questions in a row about the American troop pullout from Afghanistan. While parrying a third query regarding the withdrawal amid escalating violence, Biden said on…

Biden: US troops achieved objective in Afghanistan

With US troops leaving Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has commended the sacrifices of American combat veterans in the country. Speaking to service members and their families at a military base in Virginia on Friday, the president claimed the…

Osama killing a moment I’ll never forget, says Biden

US President Joe Biden has called the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden a moment he will never forget. On the 10th anniversary of Osama’s killing during a US raid in Pakistan’s garrison city of Abbottabad, Biden…

Time to bring home troops from Afghanistan: Biden

President Biden, formally announcing an end to America’s longest conflict, has said it is time to bring home the remaining US troops from Afghanistan. Speaking from the White House on Wednesday, Biden vowed to pull the US troops…

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Biden to share details of pullout plan with Ghani

American and Afghan official discussed multiple times the issue of US troop withdrawal, a presidential aide said on Wednesday. Wahid Omar, advisor to the president on public and strategic affairs, said US President Joe Biden was expected to…

Biden admin lifts sanctions on ICC’s top prosecutor

The United States has lifted sanctions on the International Criminal Court's top prosecutor reversing the Trump administration’s decision. The Trump government imposed financial curbs and a US visa ban on Fatou Bensouda last year when she launched a…

US president mixes up names of Ghani and Kayani

US President Biden has mixed up the names of Afghan leader Ashraf Ghani and Pakistan’s former army chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. "And General Austin is -- just met with Kayani and I’m waiting for the briefing on…

Biden lifts travel ban on Muslim countries

In an expected move, US President Joe Biden has lifted the travel ban imposed on some Muslim and African nations by his predecessor Donald Trump. After his swearing-in ceremony, Biden arrived at the White House late on Wednesday,…

Biden invited to NATO summit on Afghanistan

US President-elect Joe Biden has been invited to a NATO summit early next year when allies may decide on the future of mission in Afghanistan, the alliance chief says. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told a virtual news…

Biden to seek more concessions from Taliban

US president-elect Joe Biden is likely to push for seeking a ceasefire as well as guarantees from the Taliban on human rights, something the Democrats have always pushed for, a media report said on Monday. Observers believe that…

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NATO chief congratulates Biden on election victory

(Pajhwok): NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has congratulated US President Elect Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their election victory, a statement said on Tuesday. Addressing NATO 2030 Youth Summit, Stoltenberg said: “I look forward to working very…

Biden wins White House, ousts Trump

Joe Biden has beaten President Donald Trump to become the 46th US president, pledging to steer the country out of the coronavirus pandemic, economic crisis and social turmoil. Biden’s victory came after more than three days of uncertainty…

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Leading Trump, Biden inches closer to victory

As his electoral rival President Donald Trump’s chances continue to fade, Joe Biden leads by more than 28,000 votes in Pennsylvania. A win in the state would hand Biden the electoral votes he requires to find his way…

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Biden’s remarks infuriate Afghan politicians

KABUL. Taking part a debate on Saturday, the former US vice-president current Democratic presidential candidate said the unity of Afghanistan was impossible. He said: “About Afghanistan, I have to say that totally against the nation-building in Afghanistan and the only…

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Biden, Raheel stress Afghan talks resumed soon

The visiting Pakistan. Biden’s meeting with General Sharif followed his October 22 breakfast in Washington with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the White House said.  “The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ interest in building a strong partnership with…